Introducing Bordeaux

Bordeaux, the capital of the Aquitaine region, is known as “Port of the Moon” due to its crescent-shaped port on the banks of the Garonne River. The region's wines are reverered around the world and have been produced there since the 8th century. With its historic structures and rich culture, Bordeaux merits its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Bordeaux is known for:

History and ArtNature and WildlifeCulinaryTrekkingSeasideForest

Quick information

NEARBY CITIES

Bayonne (184 km)

Angouleme (119 km)

Biarritz (198 km)

CURRENCY

Euro (EUR)

COUNTRY CODE

+33

ELECTRIC POWER

E

TIME ZONE

GMT +1

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE

€3.06

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL (2 PEOPLE)

€40.00

Average Temperature

January

6,1 °C

February

7,2 °C

March

9,4 °C

April

11,1 °C

May

15 °C

June

17,8 °C

July

20,6 °C

August

20,6 °C

September

17,8 °C

October

13,3 °C

November

9,4 °C

December

6,7 °C

January

6,1 °C

February

7,2 °C

March

9,4 °C

April

11,1 °C

May

15 °C

June

17,8 °C

July

20,6 °C

August

20,6 °C

September

17,8 °C

October

13,3 °C

November

9,4 °C

December

6,7 °C

Bordeaux airport information

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

You can get to the Bordeaux city center on the number 1 public bus, which leaves every 15 minutes. It costs 1.50 euros to get to the city center and takes about 40-45 minutes. There is also an hourly service from the airport to the Bordeaux-Saint-Jean Train Station, which is 2 km from the city center. It takes 30 minutes and costs 7.20 euros for a single ticket and 12.30 euros for a return

Average time from airport: 14 km

Distance from airport: 30-45 minutes

TAXI:

You can also get to the city center using the 24-hour taxi service that runs from the airport. The average cost of a taxi from the airport to the city center is 30-40 euros.

Average taxi price: 30-40 euros

CAR RENTAL:

Miles & Smiles members earn 100 Miles per day, up to maximum 1000 Miles. What’s more, rentals made through the website for 1 or 2 days earn an extra 250 Miles, while rentals for 3 or more days earn an extra 500 Miles.